Download CHAPTER 10 Mental Disorders

CHAPTER 9
Mental Disorders
Objectives:
1. Compare and contrast organic
and functional disorders.
2. Describe the four categories of
functional mental disorders.
MENTAL DISORDERS
• What are they???
• Rooted in emotional, psychological, physical, or
biochemical problems.
• Can interfere with normal functioning with self, others, and
even society.
• Can differ from person to person and episode to episode.
• Mental Disorder – An illness of
the mind that can affect the
thoughts, feelings, and
behaviors of a person,
preventing him or her from
leading a happy, healthful,
and productive life.
• Can you think of
any individuals,
characters, etc.
who suffer from a
mental illness?
•What are some
misconceptions about
mental illness?
• Organic Disorder – Caused by a
physical illness or an injury that
affects the brain.
• What are some examples???
Organic Disorder Causes
• Brain tumors, alcoholism, infections such as:
• Syphilis – Bacterial STD that can have serious long-term effects
like paralysis, blindness and death.
• Meningitis- Is a viral or bacterial disease caused by the
inflammation of the protective membranes covering the brain
and spinal cord
• Lupus – Autoimmune disease in which the immune system
produces antibodies to cells within the body leading to widespread
inflammation and tissue damage.
• Stroke - Occurs when the blood supply to the brain is blocked
or when a blood vessel in the brain ruptures, causing brain tissue
to die.
• Some are inherited Chemical imbalances
Functional Disorders
• May occur as the
result of
psychological causes
in which no clear
brain damage is
involved.
• Result from
conditions such as
stress, emotional
conflict, fear, or
poor coping skills.
• Chemical imbalances may also
cause functional disorders.
• Four main categories: Anxiety
disorders, somatoform disorders,
affective disorders, personality
disorders.
•Anxiety Disorder – An illness
in which real, imagined, or
persistent fears prevent a
person from enjoying life.
•Characterized by continuous,
chronic anxiety.
• Do you have any phobias???
• Specific fears that are so strong, a
person goes to extreme measures to
avoid the object or activity.
Anxiety Disorders:
• Phobias
• Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
• Panic Disorder
• Post-Traumatic Stress
Somatoform Disorder
• Describes an illness in which a person
complains of disease symptoms, but
no physical cause can be found.
• Hypochondria
• “MY GIRL”
Affective Disorder
• A mood disorder often with
an organic cause that relates
to emotions and may involve
mood swings or mood
extremes that interfere with
everyday living.
• Bipolar, Depression
Personality Disorders
• A variety of psychological
conditions that affect a
person’s ability to get along with
others.
• “Me, Myself, & Irene”
• Antisocial Personality
Disorder
• Passive-Aggressive
Personality Disorder
• Schizophrenia
Suicide
Chapter 9, Lesson 2
• History
• Risk Factors
• Signs of Suicidal Behavior
• Ways to help prevent it
Suicide
• The taking of one’s own life
• 30,000 people every year
• The third leading cause of
death for teenagers
• Why??? List reasons
According to the National Conference of State
Legislatures (NCSL):
• 19.3 percent of high
school students have
seriously considered
killing themselves.
• 14.5 percent of high
school students made
actual plans.
• 900,000 youth
planned their suicides
during an episode of
major depression.
Risk Factors
• Divorce of parents.
• Violence in the home.
• Inability to find success
at school.
• Feelings of
worthlessness.
• Rejection by friends or
peers.
• Substance abuse.
• Death of someone close
to the teenager.
• The suicide of a friend or
someone he or she
"knows" online.
Depression
• In 1997, more teens died from suicide than
from cancer, heart disease, AIDS, birth
defects, stroke and chronic lung disease
combined.
• Feel hopeless, helpless and sadness
• Problems, pressure
• Feel overwhelmed
• Alone, isolated
What are some Warning Signs?
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Withdrawal
Drop in grades
Giving away stuff
Taking more risks / doesn’t seem to care
In a happier mood all of a sudden
Drug and alcohol abuse
Cluster Suicides – several suicides occurring
around the same time and place.
How can you prevent this from
happening to someone you know?
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Talk to them
Most problems are temporary
Don’t leave them alone
Help them talk to someone
Don’t ignore signs or keep it a secret
• A medical Doctor who specializes
in diagnosing and treating mental
disorders and can prescribe
medication???
Psychiatrist
• Psychotherapy – Dialogue between
patient and psychiatrist.
• Psychoanalysis – An analysis of
patient’s past.
• Medical Psychotherapy – Use
combination of meds. And therapy.
Neurologist
• Is a specialist that deals with
Organic Disorders of the brain
and nervous system.
• May perform surgery if
necessary
Clinical Psychologist
• Diagnoses and treats emotional
and behavioral disorders.
• Cannot prescribe medication
• Practices basic counseling, therapy,
and can test for certain mental
disorders
Counselors
• School, Pastoral, Addiction
• Usually help young people in personal or
educational matters
• Have a Master’s degree
Psychiatric Social Worker
• Usually works in mental hospitals or
mental health clinics.
• May work for a family service agency that
aids clients who have emotional problems.
• Usually have a Master’s degree